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    of 15

    DRAW LIKE A

    Mangaka
    Marcel Kühn
    Creator of DrawLikeaSir
    CONTENTS 22 D rawing
    4 Introduction
    Faces chapter 2
    24 Face Shape and Structure
    29 Side Profile

    6 G etting 32
    36
    Faces in Perspective
    Mouths
    started chapter 1 38 Eyes
    8 Learning to Draw 42 Noses
    12 Traditional Drawing 45 Ears
    13 Digital Drawing 46 Facial Expression
    14  aterial & Tips for
    M 50 Men & Women
    Traditional Drawing 52 Young & Old
    16  aterials & Tips for
    M
    Digital Drawing
    18 B eginner Exercises
    54 H air and
    Hairstyles
    20 From 2d to 3d
    chapter 3
    56 How Hair Works

    64 B odies &
    Anatomy CHAPTER 4
    66 Proportions & Basics
    67 Simplifying the Body
    70 Arms & Legs
    73 A SIMPLE BODY, Step by Step
    75 The next level . . .
    77 Torso
    78 Back
    79 Arms
    82 Legs
    84 Hands
    90 Feet
    94 The Pelvis and Hips
    96 Breasts
    98 Body Types
    99 Muscle Types
    101 From Building Blocks to Anatomy
    102 Upper Body in Detail
    104 Arms in Detail
    106 Legs in Detail
    108 THE Body in Motion
    124 Perspective
    110 Clothes and Space chapter 7

    and folds
    126 Drawing in perspective
    CHAPTER 5 130 Whole Body in Perspective
    112 How Folds Work

    132 The End of the


    116 Poses and Beginning CHAPTER 8
    Dynamics CHAPTER 6 134 Your own Style
    118 Dynamics 136 OVERCOMING ART BLOCK
    119 Contrapposto 138 Thumbnail Sketches
    120 Wind & Momentum 140 How I Design a Motif
    122 Designing a Pose
    142 Conclusion
    143 About the Author
    Hi! Got A Minute?
    My name’s Marcel. I wasn’t born with talent either (I’ll show you a few of
    my old drawings later). And one thing is certain: Sooner
    I’m the guy who wrote and illustrated this book. Believe or later, you’ll probably reach a point where you feel
    me: These first few paragraphs are really important. In like you’ve hit a brick wall. This is true of almost every
    fact, they may be the most important part of the entire form of art. If this happens to you, I recommend
    book, which is why I’ve put them right at the beginning. coming back to this section of the book. Reread it and
    the pages that come after and remember that even
    About ten years ago, I was where you are now. I know your role models started out by drawing stick figures.
    exactly how it feels to read a book about “learning to
    draw” and wanting to get better. Whether you’re just You’re reading a book by someone who’s spent every
    starting out or a bit more advanced, there’s one thing day of the past six years drawing a manga series. I know
    to always remember: Drawing really is a question of from firsthand experience that routine and practice
    practice. Whether it’s manga, realism, or cartoons, definitely help you go farther. “Practice makes perfect,”
    anyone who knows anything about art will say the as the well-worn saying goes. In hindsight, if there’s
    same. Finishing this book won’t mean you’ll one thing I’d say to myself, it’s this: That well-worn
    immediately be able to draw everything in it perfectly. saying is true. I can’t go back in time, though, which is
    And what practically every art book fails to mention— why I’m saying it to you now.
    and what I myself have often forgotten—is this: That’s
    completely normal! Whether you take it to heart or not is up to you.

    After reading this book, you’ll probably know how to I hope you enjoy this book!
    draw faces and bodies. But if you don’t have much
    experience drawing them, it’s entirely to be expected I’ve given it my best.
    that to begin with, you won’t be able to draw them very
    well. Now it’s your turn.

    It’s a bit like watching a video of someone doing a —Marcel (DlaS)


    backwards somersault. You’ve seen how it works, but
    you certainly won’t be able to do it yourself without
    practice. Knowledge alone isn’t enough—and the same
    is true of drawing.

    4
    1
    Getting
    started
    MARCEL Lvl.???

    100/100

    Learning
    to Draw
    YOU Lvl.???

    10/10

    In my opinion, when you’re first starting out, it’s


    important to take into account how well you can
    already draw. Don’t worry: No matter how much
    (or how little) you know already, I’ve written this
    book in a way that everyone can follow.

    My goal is for you to improve step by step


    with the knowledge in these pages. Lots of
    books and tutorials maintain that your
    progress will look something like this:

    When you first start drawing, however, this is


    completely unrealistic. As a beginner, you can
    get frustrated and quickly lose your enthusiasm.
    In reality, you’ll improve step by step, as these
    drawings show:

    This is a realistic example of progress as it could look over weeks or months.


    Take a moment to think about the stage you’re currently at!

    8
    “EVENTUALLY
    YOU GET USED Slowly
    P TO IT . . .” getting
    R Success better!
    O at last!
    G
    R
    E Slowly
    S getting
    S better! I think I’m
    getting
    This is too worse?!?
    difficult. . .
    .

    TI ME

    Above I’ve drawn a learning curve to show how


    “learning to draw” works. Frustration is all part of the
    process and is experienced by professionals too. If
    you’re feeling frustrated, it’s clear you want to get Ancora
    better! The question is: How do you handle that
    frustration? Do you stay frustrated or do you use it as
    Imparo
    an incentive to improve?

    As I said: You’ll realize time and time again that there’s


    always something to learn, no matter how much
    you‘ve improved. The following simple quote from the
    famous painter Michelangelo has been a source of
    great inspiration for me: Ancora imparo (“I am still
    learning”). It was written when he was 87.

    9
    That being said, everyone has their own pace. So try
    not to ask whether you draw well for your age or to I’M 11. DO I DRA
    W
    E?
    compare yourself with others from your class or age WELL FOR MY AG

    group. Some people have drawn a lot from a young O LATE


    AT 30, IS IT TO
    TO
    age and have plenty of practice. And some adults TO LEARN HOW
    DRAW?
    haven’t drawn so much as a sketch. Something you
    can do without thinking is an “aptitude” or “talent.”
    Nobody is born being able to draw. Some learn quickly
    and others more slowly—regardless, everyone needs
    to learn first.

    I wasn’t “talented” either. Instead, I gradually improved


    over the years. Here are a few examples of my
    developing style:

    2020 2015 2010


    MYTH Volume 6 MYTH Volume 1 Original version
    of the MYTH manga
    2010 2012 2015 2018 2020 2022
    From character designs to manga and colored In this book, I’m going to share lots of tips that I wish
    illustrations, for years I’ve tried to reach a point where I’d discovered much earlier. I also know just where
    I like most of my drawings. In the example above, you we’re going to start . . . but before we do, you’ll need to
    can see how my drawings mirror the images in the spend some time thinking about your materials! So let’s
    learning curve on page 9. The most time-consuming begin by choosing the medium that best suits you. And
    part is knowing where to begin. But have no fear: I’m I’ve got some advice . . .
    here to help!
    Traditional Drawing
    I prefer traditional drawing with pencil and paper.
    I also prefer to color my pictures with conventional
    watercolors rather than on the computer. They may
    be more time-consuming and expensive, but to me,
    their unique, natural look is usually worth it.

    When learning how to draw, using a pencil and paper is


    just fine. In fact, almost every famous artist started
    the same way. Above all, these materials are really
    affordable, and in theory, all you need to get started
    is a ballpoint pen and a piece of sketch paper.

    To practice drawing, you don’t need fancy or expensive


    materials. They just need to work! You should start with traditional
    drawing if you . . .
    • d on’t have a lot of money in the
    beginning.
    • prefer to keep things simple, without
    a lot of paraphernalia.
    • don’t like working on the computer/
    digitally in general.
    • are unsure whether you want to take
    up drawing seriously.
    • think it’s important to have “just one”
    original copy of your picture.

    12
    Digital Drawing
    Digital drawing can really be a lot of fun. It may be When it comes to digital drawing, the following is even
    unfamiliar in the beginning, but after a few days of more true: It’s not about the materials. It’s about who’s
    getting the hang of it, digital drawing is really time- using them! I’ve worked with almost every tablet there
    and cost-efficient. is and can safely say: You can use any one of them and
    get exactly the same results. It all depends on who’s
    Digital drawing is becoming increasingly popular, and holding it.
    in general, the numerous devices and software now on
    the market work equally well.

    You should start with digital


    drawing if you . . .
    • a re comfortable investing a bit more
    money at the start.
    • are sure that you want to continue
    drawing.
    • find effects and gadgets cool and
    interesting.
    • like computers and software in general.
    • are curious and always want to learn
    something new.

    13

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